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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.85, 504.93 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.85, 504.93 and 182.74 is: 273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.85 : 504.93 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.85/504.93 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.85x = 504.93 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.85x = 92,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,270.91/336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.92

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